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For anyone who's interested and has a spot of time on their hands for reading, I would like to present this debate between Carl Trueman and Graeme Goldsworthy. It is a debate on the relative merits of systematics and biblical theology. ![[Linked Image]](http://www.theologian.org.uk/images/authors/carltrueman.jpg) Prof. Carl Trueman is Associate Professor of Church History and Historical Theology at Westminster Theological Seminary, and Editor of Themelios ![[Linked Image]](http://www.theologian.org.uk/images/authors/graemegoldsworthy.jpg) Revd. Dr. Graeme Goldsworthy is the author of many books on Biblical Theology, including According to Plan, Gospel and Kingdom, and Preaching the Whole Bible as Christian Scripture. He was formerly lecturer in Old Testament and Biblical Theology at Moore Theological College in Sydney. Carl Trueman starts the debate with these opening statements:Having spent my undergraduate days studying at the feet of a Marxist ancient historian who, to this day, remains one of the most brilliant and inspiring teachers I have ever had the privilege to know, I have ever since been somewhat interested in the notion of revolution.
In Marxist philosophy, revolution takes place when the movement of capital has created such social tensions that the group `in charge’ so to speak is displaced by those whom they have previously governed. Thus, the feudal lords are displaced by the bourgeoisie, the bourgeoisie by the proletariat – unless, of course, the society happens to be in the Far East (but that’s another story, and another of those exceptions which, to the faithful at least, proves the rule). ......READ MORE....... If anyone does read this, I would love to here your views on the subject. In my personal experience as a member in a PCA church, it seems that both my Sr. Pastor and Associate Pastor are far more focused and interested in Biblical Theology rather then Systematic Theology. Which to be honest, doesn't put me off in any way. I enjoy a Christ centered sermon every Sunday. I believe we have had similar discussions here before about the difference between these two disciplines and it's been interesting to see how it seems that one might take precedence over another. I believe that both are valid ways to study and learn scripture and should work hand in hand to present acurate orthodox doctrine. Soli Deo Gloria. Dave.
Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified. - Galatians 2:16
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I do not see why they cannot be complementary of one another, instead of opposing each other.
Can expository preaching be done in a systematic fashion with the text at hand?
Last edited by John_C; Fri Mar 03, 2006 12:20 PM.
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I agree, John!
I think both are important. I'm sure there are more important things to debate about...
True godliness is a sincere feeling which loves God as Father as much as it fears and reverences Him as Lord, embraces His righteousness, and dreads offending Him worse than death~ Calvin
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